Phyllanthus emblica L.
Courtesy: Dr. Hitendra Ram
Herbal Treatment for Asthma
By : Ms. Lalthuami ,
Aizawl,
Mizoram
Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for asthma.
Disease symptoms: Cough, difficulty breathing, wheezing, breathing through the mouth, fast breathing, frequent respiratory infections
Ingredients: 50-100 g fruits of Sunhlu (Phyllanthus emblica L.) and 100-500 g of Kurtai (Fermented sugarcane (Sweets)
Preparation: The same amount of fruits and fermented sugarcane chunks (Sweets) are boiled with water.
Dosage/Application: Consume fruits along with prepared decoction thrice a day.
Ingredients availability: The plant is available in nearby places. Kurtai is available in the local market.
Suggested Reading(s):
Gantait, S., Mahanta, M., Bera, S., & Verma, S. K. (2021). Advances in biotechnology of Emblica officinalis Gaertn. syn. Phyllanthus emblica L.: a nutraceuticals-rich fruit tree with multifaceted ethnomedicinal uses. 3 Biotech, 11(2), 1-25.
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